Cricket Australia has been at the forefront of cricket innovation since the Kerry Packer era in the 1970s, and this trend persists today. Recently, Electra stumps made their debut in the Men’s Big Bash League, marking a notable addition to the sport. According to former cricketer Michael Vaughan, these stumps had previously been used in the Women’s BBL.
The Electra Stumps feature an LED setup that showcases five different colors, each corresponding to various scenarios in the game. Interestingly, the BBL had already introduced Zing bails 11 years ago, which illuminated upon being dislodged. The Electra Stumps were utilized in a match between the Sydney Sixers and Adelaide Strikers.
The five colors signify different events in the game:
- Dismissal: Flashing red and then fire
- Fours: Color shift
- Sixes: Color scrolling
- No ball: Red and white scrolling
- Between overs: Purple and blue scrolling
Dean Elgar Announces Retirement From International Cricket After India Test Series
In another development, Former South African Test captain Dean Elgar has officially announced his retirement from international cricket following the upcoming Test series against India, set to commence next week.
The 36-year-old, renowned for his resilience at the crease, has amassed over 5,000 Test runs, including 13 centuries, throughout his cricketing career.
Elgar will bid farewell to international cricket at Newlands ground in Cape Town, starting with the Test match scheduled for January 3. Expressing his sentiment about the decision, he stated, “As they say, ‘all good things come to an end,’ and the Indian home series will be my last, as I have made the decision to retire from our beautiful game.” Notably, Cape Town holds special significance for Elgar, being his favorite stadium where he scored his first Test run against New Zealand.
Reports suggest that Elgar’s retirement decision may be linked to not being included in coach Shukri Conrad’s long-term plans. The seasoned cricketer made his debut against Australia 12 years ago, and despite a scoreless debut, he evolved into South Africa’s eighth-highest run-scorer, amassing 5,146 runs. His notable achievements include a career-best score of 199 against Bangladesh in 2017.
